Rolling Stones Day
Today, Mayor Lenny Curry proclaimed that Friday, July 19th will be known as “Rolling Stones Day” to celebrate their return to Jacksonville. The Rolling Stones
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City unveils adaptive kayak launches at Hanna Park
The City of Jacksonville’s Disabled Services Division with the Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Department and Brooks Rehabilitation unveiled the first of three adaptive kayak launches at Hanna Park. The other two will be in Mandarin Park and Bethesda Park. What a great way for Read More …
Game On! Parks & Rec Day Celebration
In celebration of National Parks and Recreation Month, the City’s Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department will host Game On!, a day to enjoy the outdoors, this Saturday from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Robert F. Kennedy Park 1133 Ionia St. Jacksonville, FL 32206 Read More …
“DUUUVAL” sculpture and bike racks
Jacksonville, take a look at the public art additions in downtown Jax! Today the “DUUUVAL” sculpture and bike racks was unveiled at 15 N. Ocean Street, (between Bay Street and Forsyth Street in the Elbow District) in downtown Jacksonville by the Cultural Council. Eleven separate Read More …
JaxParks Movie Night – Avengers: Infinity War
If you’ve got the time, JaxParks has the movie…and the popcorn. Residents are invited to a free presentation of Avengers: Infinity War (Rated PG-13) at 4 locations over the next two weekends: July 12, 2019 – Emmett Reed Park, 1093 W 6th Street, 32209 July 13, 2019 Read More …
Salute to the Jax Red Caps: Program and Game
Jacksonville Historical Society, Durkeeville Historical Society, and Springfield Preservation and Revitalization invite you to join them, this Saturday, 5:00pm at Old St. Andrews as JHS and Durkeeville Historical Society share the legacy of the Negro Baseball League and the Jax Red Caps! Afterwards, enjoy the Read More …
Why do LGBTQ Teens even need a prom?
If you didn’t care about blue lives before black lives mattered, you really don’t care about blue lives, you just can’t stand the idea of black lives mattering. If you didn’t care about white history before black history month, you really don’t care about white Read More …
Pet Adoptions Sunday
Question: What’s better than a Sunday afternoon in the AC with puppy kisses? Answer: Nothing! This Sunday you can find your new best friend at PetSmart in Jacksonville Beach from 12-4 pm. They’ll have adoptable puppies and adult dogs, both large and small! PetSmart 1956 Read More …
JPL Director Rogers apologies …not really
Jacksonville Public Library Director Tim Rogers has avoided, and or outright refused, all comment since cancelling the Storybook Pride Prom. The Prom was for LGTBQ Youth and was to be held this Friday at Willowbranch Library. All information from him has been posted on JPL’s Read More …
JPL Director Rogers is not a good neighbor to the LGBTQ community
Who is Tim Rogers? His previous position was as executive director with The Metropolitan Library in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. Jacksonville hired him after they fired him. The Metropolitan Library Commission voted Thursday August 25, 2017 to end its employment of executive director Tim Rogers effective Read More …
Skyway Saturdays: June 22
The Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA) will operate the Skyway one Saturday each month to provide free rides and convenient parking. The event is sponsored by Friends of Hemming Park and their Downtown partners. June 22 is Skyway Saturday for this month.
Happy Hour Public Art Tour with Art Republic
Join Friends of Hemming Park, the Jacksonville Public Library and Art Republic for a FREE evening public art tour Happy Hour tour will begin in Hemming Park, tonight at 5PM. You’ll view our new sculpture garden and then visit the library’s “Reclaimed” exhibit about 5:20. Read More …
Public Art Week 2019
Friends of Hemming Park and partners including the Cultural Council of Greater Jacksonville, MOCA Jacksonville, The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens, Jacksonville Public Library, Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA), Art Republic, and the University of North Florida present an entire week of activities to showcase Read More …
Happy Birthday Jacksonville
Happy Birthday Jacksonville! COJ took to the streets and asked the people of Duval just how old they think our city is today.
Fires and Fireworks
There is a year-round burn ban in Duval County. As for fireworks, the temperature outside isn’t a legal consideration but you should exercise caution because when it’s dry outside it’s easier for a fire to start. According to Florida State Statute 791, fireworks must be Read More …
Free trees
Do you like trees? Do you like FREE trees planted for you? If that’s a yes the City of Jacksonville has a way you can get a free tree planted on the city right of way in front of your house: Call 630-CITY (2489) and press Read More …
Fruit Snacks Reunion Pride After-party
Everyone’s “Favorite” Queer Talent Showcase is BACK for ONE NIGHT ONLY! It’s Pride season and Rain Dog’s crops needed harvesting! Join BeBe Deluxe late night this Saturday, after the Inaugural Pride Fest in Springfield, to see what this crop of new, beautiful, queer weirdos has Read More …